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1
Which areas did the United States acquire as a result of the Spanish American War
Puerto Rico & the Philippines
Hawaii & Alaska
Texas & Oregon
2
The main purpose of the "Melting Pot"?
to get along with their neighbors
lesson about community relations.
reflects the experiences of the USA's diverse populations.
3
What was “The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire of 1911” ?
showed the consequences that unsafe working conditions had on workers.
how a community can come together during a tragedy.
4
This prevented Japanese people from leaving Japan to come to the US
14th Amendment
Emergency Quota Act
Gentlemen's Agreement
Immigration and Nationality Act (1952)
5
What was the immediate cause of the Spanish American War?
The opening of the Panama Canal
Sinking of the U.S.S MAINE Ship
The violence of General Weyler
6
What was the interstate commerce act?
fed government can supervise RR-establishes a commission
Allowed the railroads to charge farmers any prices they wanted.
7
One of the major reasons the United States annexed Hawaii in 1898 was the
United States wanted a naval base at Pearl Harbor
South wanted more land for cotton
hinese boxers tried to drive all foreigners out of ChinaUnited States wanted a
8
Immigration station on the West Coast in San Francisco Bay, California
Ellis Island
Angel Island
9
Nativism is _______
promoting the interests of native inhabitants against those of immigrants.
Being welcoming to immigrants.
To be belong to a local community or area.
10
Which amendment allowed women to vote?
16th
19th
14th
15th
11
The image shows an example of _________
A business trying to take over other countries.
The Standard Oil business monopoly and its negative influence on society.
12
During the progressive era muckrakers
wrote articles to entertain mass audiences.
expose the corruption and scandals in government and business.
highlighted the accomplishment oif the wealthy.
13
How did political machines help people?
made sure their cities were clean and safe
made sure they had well run police and fire departments
helped them find jobs, in exchnage for votes
14
The Zimmerman Telegram Germany sent to Mexico pushed the US to declare war with Germany?
True
False
15
The Red Scare that gripped America was
the fear that their would be a communist revolution in America.
the fear of to much organized crime in major American cities.
the fear that capitalism would come to dominate the world
16
What was the Progressive Movement?
A focus on scientific solutions to mathematical equations
A focus on amending the state constitution
promoting ides of morality, economic reform , efficiency and social welfare
17
In WW I central powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire
False
True
18
This image is an example of
pro-immigrant sentiment
Fear and distrust of chinese and irish immigrants.
19
The Prohibition of Alcohol led many Americans to attend these hidden bars to drink
Caverns
Casinos
Outdoor Bars
Speakeasies
20
Following the Red Scare the Government passed a series of restrictions to end the arrival of immigrants
Restriction system
Welcome system
Quota System
21
How were farmers experiences with railroad comanies?
The farmers were treated fairly.
Farmers angry-corruption, Charge different customers different rate
22
How did an expansion in railroads contribute to the growth of America?
the agriculture industry became more powerful
new cities sprung up along the roads, and people moved West
they made cities more crowded
23
What were Factory/Worker Conditions like?
Employees made an effort to look after their workers.
They were amazing!
Workers not paid well and had 12 + hour shifts.
24
Jim Crow Laws were
Integration of people of different race and ethnic background.
Legal separation of people based on racial, ethnic, or other differences.
25
Author of Jungle showed the unsanitary conditions in the meat packing industry leading to early consumer laws
Upton Sinclair
John Reese
Randy the Savage
26
Who was John D Rockefeller?
Was best known for his fair business practices.
Led the expansion of oil and drove competitors out of business.
27
Who was the European Leader who's assassination helped spark WW 1?
Georges Clemencea
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Winston Church Hill
28
What is suffrage?
The right to protest your government
The right to free speech
The right to vote in elections.
29
Which of the following statements best reflects United States foreign policy toward Latin America between 1900 and 1960
protection of American business interests in Latin America
non-interference and neutrality toward Latin American nations
encouragement of Latin American dependence upon European nations.
30
Immigration station on the East Coast in the New York Harbor
Ellis Island
Angel Island
31
What was the effect of the Bessemer Process on American industry and manufacturing?
led to the development of the light bulb
allowed Americans to harness nuclear power
increased steel production, made steel cheaper
32
The WW1 allies consisted France, Great Britain, and Russia.
False
True
33
When workers were ignored by their employers they usually went on a ______
On vacation so they could reset their energy levels.
labor strike to demand better working conditions.
34
President Roosevelt's program of reforms designed to protect people against big business
Square Deal (3 c's Control, consumer, conservation)
The Moose Deal
Stick Policy
Power Pyramid
35
What is trench warfare?
a narrow ditches dug into the ground where soldiers lived and fought in.
a system used to have a total war strategy.
36
What did the Second Industrial Revolution do?
Led to advances in Steel Production and inventions.
Led to a rise in rural communities.
37
Immigrants could not afford to live in apartments with high rent so they would live in these buildings
tenements
ethnic neigborhoods
settlement houses
38
The German u-boats were sinking all kinds of ships; the most memorable is the _____________
Lusitania
Maine
New Yorker
Arizona
39
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
It stopped anyone from leaving China
1882 law that prohibited the immigration of Chinese laborers
A railroad
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All men from ages 21-30 to register for the military draft.
Liberty Bonds
Selective Service Act
Draft
41
Who was Andrew Carnegie?
led the expansion of the US steel industry and was a philanthropist.
Led the expansion of Oil industry.
Led the expansion of electricity.
42
Labor Unions were fighting for better and more fair working conditions?
True
False
43
How can a Bill (law) be proposed by the people of a state?
Initiative
Referendum
Recall
44
What were the MAIN Causes of World War I?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and NATO
Militarism, Alliances, Intelligence and Nationalism
